R2-0 (Studsvik)
The R2-0 research reactor was located at Studsvik in Nyköping, Sweden, and was operated by Studsvik AB. As the last operating research reactor in Sweden, it was significant for materials testing and training until its permanent shutdown in 2005. This 0.05 MWth pool-type reactor contributed to civili
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R2-0 (Studsvik)
Status: SHUTDOWN_PERMANENT Category: RESEARCH Country: Sweden Sweden Operator: studsvik-ab Type: Pool Pool Capacity: 0.05 MWth (thermal only)
Overview
The R2-0 research reactor was located at Studsvik in Nyköping, Sweden, and was operated by Studsvik AB. As the last operating research reactor in Sweden, it was significant for materials testing and training until its permanent shutdown in 2005. This 0.05 MWth pool-type reactor contributed to civilian nuclear research during its operational years.
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Studsvik, Nyköping. Last operating Swedish research reactor. Shut down 2005.
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA Research Reactor Database [UNVERIFIED] — General database for research reactors, including historical data on R2-0 at Studsvik.
- Wikipedia: Studsvik — Overview of Studsvik facility and its reactors, including R2-0.
- Studsvik AB Official Website — Official site of the operator with information on historical operations and current activities.
- World Nuclear Association: Nuclear Power in Sweden — Country profile detailing Sweden's nuclear history, including research reactors like R2-0.
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